Climate Insights for Banks Airport

The climate in Banks Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1256mm of precipitation falls per year. Banks Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Banks Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 172cm accumulating over the season.

Banks Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -2°C to 18°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 0°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Banks Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1256mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 105mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 157mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 55mm. That's 102mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 172cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 51cm.

Banks Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Banks Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Banks Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 2 days from now.

The best time to visit Banks Airport is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 65mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Banks Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.